Description
These Mini Pecan Pies are bite-sized Southern delights that pack all the flavor of a traditional pecan pie into a small, easy-to-eat treat. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just a sweet indulgence, these mini pies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Refrigerated Pie Crusts:
1 package (14 ounces)
Pecans:
1 cup chopped
Brown Sugar:
2/3 cup packed
Light Corn Syrup:
1/2 cup
Unsalted Butter:
1/4 cup, melted
Eggs:
2 large
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- Prepare Crusts: Roll out pie crusts, cut circles, and place in muffin cups.
- Mix Filling: Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt.
- Fill and Bake: Divide pecans, add filling, and bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a Southern twist, add 1 tablespoon of bourbon to the filling.
- Pies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
